HUW JENKINS and the Swansea hierarchy have made tying Garry Monk to a new contract their summer priority.

Many questioned chairman Jenkins' decision to hand Monk the reins following Michael Laudrup's dismissal in February of last year. But the 36-year-old has repaid his faith in stunning fashion and is on course to guide the Swans to their highest-ever Premier League finish and possible Europa League qualification.

League doubles over Manchester United and Arsenal have only added to Monk's burgeoning reputatio and he is already being touted as a future England manager.

It means Swansea will move quickly to try and stave off any interest in the former defender, who has already been linked with West Ham and Sunderland.

Monk has two years left on his existing deal but is expected to be offered a two-year extension with a significant wage increase, as he is understood to be among the lowest paid Premier League managers.

Swansea will also take the chance to bump up Monk's release clause, which is also believed to be a relatively small figure.

While Monk has made clear his commitment to the club he served as a player for a decade, he also recently admitted he would be open to discussing terms on a contract extension.